Claire Corby

I'm Claire Corby, a born and bred third-generation Canberran. Yes, we do exist! Having grown up in Canberra, I know the subtle characteristics of each area and have witnessed first-hand the changes across the suburbs over time – one of my earliest memories is peering from my booster seat out of the car window, watching suburban Belconnen taking shape. With each trip to Belconnen Mall, I'd eagerly look for any new construction since our last outing. A property tragic from way back, that's me.

I know exactly where the pockets of desirable and less-desirable areas are within each suburb, and the priceless information on where to find good schools, lawyers, builders, doctors, dentists, hairdressers, sporting activities and clubs – anything you need. The depth of my local knowledge across the Canberra region and surrounding towns is your key to saving a great deal of time and effort.

My career began as an accountant. Numbers were my forté in school, but it was the personal advisory side of things I loved most in my first 'adult' job with a big 4 firm. After realising I didn't actually want to be an accountant (which came as a bit of a shock), I followed my passion for property and began branching out from the traditional buy and hold strategies into small-scale townhouse development, structural and cosmetic renovations, vendor financing, subdivisions and house relocations. I spent my maternity leave with my two children managing my projects and loved being able to share that time with them.

After a little while, friends began asking for input to help with their own investing to help find and test the feasibility of potential investments and that's how I got into the role as a buyer's agent. I had no idea it was a growing industry - I'd just followed my strengths and found I loved to work in property in an advisory role! Capital Buyers Agency was born from a natural progression from accountant to full-time property investor to buyer's agent.

I recall bidding at my first auction and the emotions of bidding that I was wholly underprepared for. It was just over the ACT border in Queanbeyan, NSW. I'd spent many months researching and I knew my numbers and I knew my project. I had attended auctions but nothing prepared me for the emotions of actually placing bids in the heat of the moment. I was completely lacking in 'real' auction experience and I remember thinking how much easier this would be if I had someone with experience by my side. It took many years before it occurred to me that I could be that steady guide for someone else, but looking back I felt a definite imbalance in the seller's favour with half a dozen agents running the show.

These days I'm a strong advocate for equal representation for buyers, a regular media contributor on the ACT market and the State Rep for REBAA (Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia) who are the peak national body for buyer's agents. I work with a very limited number of clients at any given time so that I'm able to give them my full attention and the highest level of service possible. I love helping buyers find the best property, saving them time, stress and money, and helping them to hit the ground running with insights and tips for whatever they need in Canberra.

Like to know more? Drop me a line as I'd love to help you with your next purchase.

Lucy Staniland

Administrative Coordinator

Hi, I’m Lucy and I’m behind the scenes as the Administrative Coordinator for Capital Buyers Agency.

I have a rather interesting background that has lead me to helping you purchase your new home. I was born and raised in Canberra’s Inner North. When I finished school I decided to pursue a somewhat unconventional career and moved to Brisbane to study event management. After finishing my degree I spent my time working on festivals, concerts, theatre and Cirque-type shows across Australia and internationally. I moved back to Canberra and decided it was time to pack away the suitcases in favour of a more family-friendly career.

My strength is in my organisational and logistical skills. I am highly organised and enjoy keeping those around me organised. I love thinking outside the box to solve problems and figuring out ways to make life easier. I hope to use these strengths to make the process of purchasing your new property as smooth and stress-free as possible.